97 John Deere 425 steering cylinder

[weeder]

Is there a good video on how to change out the steering cylinder on my 425? I looked on you tube and couldn't find much. Or maybe some one can explain it to me simply?

 

[beenthere]

How much of it are you changing out? Looks pretty straight forward to remove it but must be something not apparent to you. What might it be?
A photo and some arrows will help us help you out.

 

[weeder]

Well my mower deck is still on is that in the way? Do I need to remove the front wheels? Also do I need a certain numbered cyl for this 425?

 

[weeder]

Well my mower deck is still on is that in the way? Do I need to remove the front wheels? Also do I need a certain numbered cyl for this 425?

How do I find out if my 425 is an A or C etc. for fitment of the cylinder?

 

[LukeL]

It can be done with the deck installed. Does your tractor have a triangular steering plate in the center and 2 shorter tie rods? If so it’s the earlier version. The later revision has a single long tie rod.

 

[weeder]

It can be done with the deck installed. Does your tractor have a triangular steering plate in the center and 2 shorter tie rods? If so it’s the earlier version. The later revision has a single long tie rod.

I will have to look I can't send pics don't know how maybe you might have one to post on here?

 

[LukeL]

I will have to look I can't send pics don't know how maybe you might have one to post on here?

I’m not sure. I do it from my phone.

 

[beenthere]

All wheel steer? Do you have the service tech manual?
What is the serial number?

https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/20768/referrer/navigation/pgId/1742493

 

[weeder]

All wheel steer? Do you have the service tech manual?
What is the serial number?

https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/20768/referrer/navigation/pgId/1742493

No it is not all wheel steer and I do not have a manual the serial # is missing there is some numbers on the radiator would that be the number I'm looking for? I don't believe it has a triangler plate it must be the newer model.

 

[weeder]

No it is not all wheel steer and I do not have a manual the serial # is missing there is some numbers on the radiator would that be the number I'm looking for? I don't believe it has a triangler plate it must be the newer model.

Here are the numbers I found on the radiator. TCD P/N 04-0034 JD P/N AM 121497 Mfg date 1-7-97